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About Darren
Darren Price
Consumer & Gaming Writer - Australia
Darren Price has been playing video games and messing with technology for 45 years. For the last fifteen years he’s been writing about games and tech, as well. He hates sport, but loves sports video games - which he puts down to a mixture of being annoyingly contrary and extremely lazy. Whilst he is completely tone deaf, he considers Rock Band to be his guilty pleasure. A geek from way back, Darren builds his own computers, collects comic books, owns several lightsabers and is a sucker for video-gaming merchandise.
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Hands-on Review: Dynabook Portégé X40L-K laptop
Wed, 5th Oct 2022
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gaming
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endpoint protection
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digital entertainment
The Dynabook Portégé X40L-K is an Intel Evo ultra-thin lightweight laptop designed for office and creative use.
Hands-on Review: SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 gaming headset
Fri, 16th Sep 2022
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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headsets
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 is a versatile gaming headset that works across multiple platforms and offers a seamless audio experience.
Hands-on Review: Bose Frames Tempo Style Bluetooth audio sports sunglasses
Thu, 8th Sep 2022
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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headphones
The Bose Frames Tempo Style sunglasses look very good. The best-looking of the entire Frames range, in my opinion.
Hands-on Review: 16GB PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X 3600MHz DDR4
Wed, 29th Jun 2022
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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pc hardware
PNY sent over its 16GB XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X 3600MHz CL16 DDR4 module kit for testing. The kit contains two 8GB dual-channel modules with RGB lighting.
Hands-on Review: The A500 Mini Retro Gaming Console
Mon, 2nd May 2022
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cloud services
Retro Games has launched the A500 Mini Retro Gaming Console, a tiny homage to the original Commodore Amiga 500, complete with classic games.
Hands-on Review: Elgato Facecam Streaming Camera
Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cloud services
Whilst most webcams are fine for zoom calls, they fall short of the specification required for good streaming or YouTube video.
Hands-on Review: Brother MFC-J4540DW multi-function inkjet printer
Tue, 8th Feb 2022
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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clean technologies
The Brother MFC-J4540DW is a feature-packed printer that excels at office duties and effortlessly prints photos from your phone.
Hands-on Review: Intel 12th-Gen Core i9-12900K and Core i5-12600K CPU
Mon, 17th Jan 2022
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gaming
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semiconductors
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endpoint protection
After what seems like only a few short months since the last iteration, Intel has launched the 12th generation of its desktop CPUs.
Game review: Hot Wheels Unleashed (Xbox Series X)
Wed, 20th Oct 2021
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saas
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gaming
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martech
Hot Wheels Unleashed is a fun arcade racer with a lot of replay value as you collect the 60+ cars digital versions of Hot Wheels cars included in the game.
Hands-on Review: Amazon 4th Gen Echo and Echo Dot
Tue, 1st Dec 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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amazon
Amazon has launched the 4th generation Echo smart speakers, featuring a softer, spherical design and improved sound quality.
Hands-on Review: Amazon Echo Show 8
Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
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gaming
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smart home
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digital entertainment
Amazon's Echo Show 8 impresses with its versatile 8-inch touchscreen and robust speaker quality, adding a multimedia edge to your digital assistant.
Stealth Gaming makes a push for the Australian market
Fri, 3rd Apr 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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peripherals
UK gaming accessory company, Stealth Gaming, is expanding into the Australian market with their range of innovative and affordable gaming accessories.
Game review: Rage 2 (PC)
Thu, 23rd May 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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game review
Bethesda hands over some development of *Rage 2* to Avalanche Studios, delivering a visually stunning and addictive post-apocalyptic shooter.
The other soccer game: Pro Evolution Soccer 2015
Mon, 5th Jan 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sports
Pro Evolution Soccer 2015 battles the FIFA giant, offering deeper realism and a refreshing challenge on the pitch despite lacking major licences.
Aussie gamers prepare for EB Expo 2014
Wed, 1st Oct 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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eb games expo
Whilst Kiwi gamers got to play the latest video games at last week's Digital NationZ, this coming weekend it's the turn of Aussie gamers at the EB Expo.
On the road again: Forza Horizon 2
Sat, 27th Sep 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
With Forza Horizon 2 Microsoft Studios finally injects some life into their flagship Xbox One racing franchise.
Sydney EB Expo 2014 to be the biggest ever!
Thu, 7th Aug 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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eb games expo
Sydney's EB Expo 2014 set to thrill with blockbuster game debuts like Assassin's Creed: Unity and Halo Collection, marking its biggest year yet!.
EB Expo 2014: Australasia's biggest gaming show returns to Sydney
Mon, 21st Apr 2014
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gaming
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robots
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digital entertainment
Sydney set to host the grand EB Expo 2014, Australasia's premier gaming event, featuring major publishers and exclusive attractions.
SimCity offline…the customer is always right?
Thu, 20th Mar 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
After a tumultuous year, SimCity debuts offline play, raising debates on player demands vs. developer vision in gaming.
Review: NHL 14 Xbox 360
Fri, 20th Sep 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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reviews
NHL 14 offers an invigorating slice of Canada's favourite sport, dazzling with authenticity and thrilling gameplay.